French Bonds Keep Climbing as Unrest Mounts. The Benchmark Note Passed 5% For The First Time Since 2002.

Source: International Business Times

The benchmark French bond topped 5% for the first time since 2002 on Wednesday. Getty Images French bonds kept climbing on Wednesday as economic and social tensions keep plaguing the country. The benchmark 10-year OAT topped 5% for the first time since 2002 during the session before pairing some gains.